10 Questions
What is the Philippine government's priority in terms of justice?
Strengthening access to justice
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to social inequality?
Age
What is the long-standing desire of humanity since the time of memorial?
Equality of humanity
What is the result of having more effective dialogue and consultative processes?
Bridge the cultural divide
Which of the following individuals was a former President of the Philippines?
Corazon Aquino
Why do the rich have better access to education?
They have more wealth
What is the effect of strengthening access to justice?
Increased voice of indigenous people in decision-making
What is the result of social inequality between individuals and groups of people?
Discrimination and exclusion
What is the purpose of having more effective dialogue and consultative processes?
To build fair and shared solutions to conflicts
What is the relationship between educational attainment and wealth?
The rich can get better education in an easy way
Study Notes
Social Inequality
- Social inequality is the existence of unequal opportunities and rewards for different social positions or statuses within a group or society.
- Income refers to earnings from work or investments, while wealth is the total value of money and other assets minus debts.
Dimensions of Social Inequality
- Important dimensions of social inequality include power, occupational prestige, schooling, ancestry, and race and ethnicity.
Social Inequality in Education
- Social inequality in education is a persistent feature of the 20th century.
- Disadvantaged groups in society are generally disadvantaged in terms of educational achievement and attainment.
Sociological Perspectives on Social Stratification
- Social stratification is the ranking of people or categorizing the social status of people.
- It teaches us that people are not equal in society.
Understanding Social Inequality
- Social inequality arises when there are imbalances among individuals or groups of people.
- Living in an unequal society can cause stress, status anxiety, and damage to health.
- More equal societies have lower rates of infant mortality, mental illness, and obesity, and people live longer.
Examples of Social Inequality
- Gender inequality, health care, and social class are major examples of social inequality.
- In health care, some individuals receive better and more professional care compared to others and are expected to pay more for these services.
Government Initiatives in Addressing Social Inequality
- The Philippine government recognizes gender inequalities and is trying to solve the problem through laws and initiatives.
- Examples of laws and initiatives include the Magna Carta of Women, the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, and allowing women to hold top government positions.
Factors Contributing to Social Inequality
- Educational attainment, wealth and poverty, power, and gender inequality are factors that contribute to social inequality between individuals and groups of people.
- Educational attainment inequality is evident in the fact that the rich can access better education more easily than the poor.
Test your understanding of social inequality, including its dimensions, income, and wealth. Learn how social inequality affects different social positions and statuses in the US. Explore the differences between the US and European nations.
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